Lab Operations Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mirai Bio is a privately-held, Flagship-founded biotechnology company that is delivering genetic medicines from promise to performance. Mirai was built to solve one of the field’s central challenges: achieving precise, scalable delivery of diverse nucleic acid payloads to specific cells and tissues, particularly beyond the liver. By combining a large and growing proprietary in vivo biodistribution dataset, machine learning-guided lipid nanoparticle optimization, modular targeted particle design, and integrated translation and manufacturing capabilities, Mirai helps partners accelerate development, reduce technical risk, and pursue high-value programs making delivery a strategic advantage. We are seeking collaborative, relentless problem solvers that share our passion for defining the future of genetic medicines together.

THE ROLE

We are a highly dynamic, entrepreneurial, and innovation-driven team seeking to hire an exceptional Lab Operations Manager to join our growing team. A successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing laboratory facilities of increasing complexity, vendors, and teams in a fast-paced and dynamic laboratory environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and optimize processes within the lab to increase efficiency and effectiveness, including managing inventory, lab consumables, and chemicals
• Manage the acquisition and maintenance of all major lab equipment, including service contracts, preventative maintenance and calibration schedules
• Oversee lab safety and regulatory compliance, including tracking of biologics, chemicals, and hazardous materials, and enforcing PPE policy and lab safety rules. 
• Manage external providers for laboratory support services including: lab supplies, inventory management, facility support, environmental health safety (EHS), and information technology (IT).
• Coordinate annual laboratory permits and license renewals, and laboratory operations deliveries/shipments inside and out of labs, including waste removal
• Manage shipping for domestic and international shipments of lab materials, including the preparation of material for shipment and receiving from external vendors
• Establish lab procedures; create and manage lab-related documentation, and organizational processes such as annual laboratory cleanouts and micropipette calibrations
• Collaborate regularly with scientists to identify and address any workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, opportunities for process improvement, and logistical or administrative issues in the lab

• Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems associated with work within the laboratory setting, including occasional off-hours responses to laboratory emergencies
• Own general office operations, including stocking office supplies and coordinating with catering provider to stock cafeteria snack area.  Coordinate with Facilities / IT Helpdesk to ensure operation of conference rooms, copy room, and general office area.  Coordinate logistics for occasional larger meetings, including catering, transportation, and working with event coordinators.
• Contribute to budget planning, tracking of laboratory and office expenses, and review of service contracts with providers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences or engineering related fields, or comparable industry experience
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in lab management

• Experience working in a Biotech/Pharmaceutical laboratory environment
• Experience in multiple areas of lab management, including operations, vendor management, procurement, and safety.
• Knowledge of local, state, and applicable federal regulations relating to lab safety
• Direct experience with LIMS, Laboratory Software, and Enterprise Software Systems

• Great attention to detail, including a proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously, as well as the ability to think strategically and execute methodically
• A high level of initiative, good judgment, and the ability to work with little supervision.
• Commitment to quality
• An active problem solver, who can act independently, think critically and creatively

• Great interpersonal skills and willingness to work within a collaborative team setting and across functional areas
• Team player mentality is a must
• Ability to collaborate with a wide array of personalities and work styles
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written communication

The salary range for this role is $126,000 - $159,500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Mirai Bio currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Mirai Bio's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.